Health Information on Skin Conditions

What is Herpes Simplex Labialis?
Herpes simplex, caused by type 1 virus, primarily spread by oral secretions and usually occurring as a concomitant of fever. It may also develop in the absence of fever or prior illness. It commonly involves the facial region, especially the lips and the nares (ps. this is another name for nostrils, by the way). Source: dermis.net

What is Ringworm?
Ringworm is a skin infection caused by a fungus. Ringworm can affect skin on your body (tinea corporis), scalp (tinea capitis), groin area (tinea cruris, also called jock itch), or feet (tinea pedis, also called athlete's foot). Source: MedlinePlus

What is Impetigo?
Impetigo begins as an itchy, red sore that blisters, oozes and finally becomes covered with a tightly adherent crust. It tends to grow and spread. Impetigo is contagious. The infection is carried in the fluid that oozes from the blisters. Source: Allrefer.com

Impetigo or eczema herpeticum?
The Herpes Simplex Virus can infect the skin in a way that resembles impetigo so proper diagnosis is important.

Symptoms of eczema herpeticum include the characteristic blisters of a herpes outbreak and also chills, lack of energy and fever.

If a secondary infection develops, eczema herpeticum can be dangerous so get a proper diagnosis and if the condition does turn out to be eczema herpeticum, consult with your doctor on an aggressive treatment plan immediately.